A 5 year olds sensitivity & helpfulness

I'm daily amazed by Tyler, but the other night just about blew my socks off! My parents are out of town, and my grandma called about 9:30 Saturday night saying my grandpa was in bad shape and needed to get to the hospital asap, but refused an ambulance. Needless to say, we jumped in the car, and were on our way. Through a short series of events Happy (as Tyler calls him) decided to go ahead and call the ambulance. We got to their house and I raced inside while Joel and Tyler waited in the car. They loaded him into the ambulance and my grandma and I got back in our car and followed the ambulance to the hospital. We were trying to talk about Happy, and what had happened, and I think intuitively, Tyler sensed the concern, worry and tension in the car. His entire life, he will do anything to make me happy, and when I'm sad or upset at something, he does whatever he can to make me feel better. So during our trip to the ER, he kept interrupting our conversation and wanting me to see his leapster, or color a picture on it with him, or show me how to work a game, anything to keep my mind busy, and not think about Happy!! We were all worried about how Tyler would react seeing his great grandpa in an ambulance with tubes and wires, but he was more concerned about us!! What a great little guy!! So thoughtful and caring! I love it!!!

Yesterday, it was decided today would be 'cleaning day'. We werent going to leave the house, had no plans to go anywhere, except to check grandma & papa's mail, and we were just going to 'veg' at home, and get some laundry and cleaning done. They day had gone pretty much exactly as planned. In the afternoon Tyler said 'Im bored'. I said, well you can go play legos or something, I need to clean the bathroom. He jumped up and said 'can I help?!?!' I dont really know any 5 year olds that would gladly put on big yellow gloves and clean the bathroom! He did the bathtub, rugs, etc. He didnt want to stop until it was all done!! He's so awesome! I'm so blessed to have this little guy!!! :)

Outside Chase Field for D-Backs Game

Crazy Hair Day at School!!


Ring Bearer at Amanda's Wedding

Sneaking a kiss on the Flower Girl!!!!


First time mini-golfing!!

Kid's Club & Growing Older

Tyler and I started going to a weekly kids club program at the mall. Its every Thursday for an hour, its free, and they sing fun songs, read stories, etc. We started going when he was about 18 months. We went pretty regularly for a few years, then when school started, and I began teaching, Kids Club was no longer an option. Its been about a year and a half since we've been, and out of the blue, Tyler asked yesterday if we could go. I said sure. We got ready and arrived at the mall just in time, found our seat amongst the literally hundreds of out of school kids, and started to watch the show. After sitting through about 2 songs, Tyler had the saddest look on his face. He crawled up on my lap and said he was very sad now because Kids Club is boring! When I told him he had grown up, and Kids Club was for younger kids, and thats why he didnt find it interesting anymore, he just broke down into tears! He was so upset that the Kids Club he used to adore, was no longer fun, because he's getting older!!!! Then we decided to leave, but make a quick trip to the bathroom. In the bathroom, arms folded, pout firmly in place, he looked at me and said 'i'm tired of the attitude!!!!' I tried hard not to laugh and asked him 'whose attitude?' he pointed at himself and resumed his pout/mad face!!! I said, if you dont like your attitude, change it! Thats pretty much all it took! He changed is outlook, and had a pretty decent rest of the morning!! Poor guy! Growing up is hard to do!!!!

Here's a few recent pics....My angel in the Christmas play at school.

Tyler and Alyee (his girlfriend) at baseball awards ceremony!

Spring Break in Vegas

We spent a few days in Vegas for Spring Break this year. Joel won a week at a timeshare through his work. We stayed in the Polo Towers, and it was AWESOME!!!! I was able to cook breakfast every morning, while the boys lounged on the couch, walked out on the balcony, or watched tv in any of the 3 rooms!!!! It was great!!! Big yet cozy all at the same time! Right in between MGM and Planet Hollywood!!!! Here are a few pics from our trip!

Daddy and Tyler

Daddy and Tyler at the Shark aquarium in Mandalay Bay.

Caesar's Palace

Caesar's Palace

Bellagio Fountains
Tyler wearing Roman Soldier armor! Shielding himself from the bright Nevada sun!In the hot tub.....on the ROOF!!!!!!!!!!!!
Outside the M&M World on the Strip!

It's About Time!

Well, I have decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon! This will be a new adventure for me, because I typically dont have much time to set at the computer, unless I'm checking a quick email, or doing things for school! But I will give it my best shot!!! I'm still figuring out my surroundings here, so bear with me, but I'll post pics and stuff soon!! :)